Superintendent position for a veteran hand crew based in Medford, Oregon, with the U.S. Wildland Fire Service. The superintendent runs the crew’s planning, budget, facilities, tools and training, and decides fireline tactics and construction methods on assignments. Qualifications include Task Force Leader, Incident Commander Type 4 and Firing Boss and current or former federal employees need a year at the GW-8 level, such as work on a veteran hand crew or similar unit. Travel can reach 75 percent of the time in fire season. The job is open to all U.S. citizens through direct hire and closes October 2, 2026 on USAJOBS.
| Pay | $78,166–$101,609/yr (GW 10) |
|---|---|
| Employment type | Full-time |
| Season | Year-round |
| Housing | Not provided |
| Meals | Not provided |
| Experience | Experienced |
| Location | Medford, Oregon |
| Job type | Wildland Firefighter |
| Posted | Sep 13, 2026 |
| Apply by | Oct 2, 2026 |
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